Alerts and Updates for NIS

Admission to the 64th Batch Diploma Course in Sports Coaching (2026-27) is in its final stage. Sports-specific skill tests, general fitness tests and interviews were held offline at NSNIS Patiala on 25-27 June 2026, at SAI Southern Centre Bengaluru on 29 June-1 July 2026, and at SAI Eastern Centre Kolkata on 3-6 July 2026.

NSNIS Patiala has published the provisional merit list for the 64th Batch Diploma in Sports Coaching, following the eligible-candidate lists and the provisional answer key of the written admission test. Candidates should track the Latest News page for the final merit list and joining instructions.

The admission notification dated 27 March 2026 opened online applications for the 64th Batch on 27 March 2026 at 3:00 PM, closing 23 April 2026 at 11:59 PM, with a two-day correction window on 24-25 April 2026. Applications were filed at dipsc.nsnis.in; the written entrance test followed on 31 May 2026.

Beyond the coaching diploma, NSNIS has released merit lists and joining instructions for its 2026-27 PG Diploma programmes in Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Performance Analysis. Results for the May-June 2026 six-week certificate course theory examination have also been declared.

The complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for NIS — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.

Free section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for NIS are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.

National Institute of Sports entrance exam for sports and coaching-related programs. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.

Cut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for NIS change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.